Christopher Hamilton Harper, formerly of Wayne County, Tennessee, passed away while visiting the United States. He was residing in the Philippines at the time of his passing. Chris was born on August 28, 1968, and passed away on September 18, 2026.
Although Christopher had made his home in the Philippines, his ties to Wayne County, Tennessee, remained an important part of his story. His life journey took him to different places, and he passed away while working in the country he had once called home.
Christopher Hamilton Harper was the son of the late Samuel Larry Harper and is survived by mother, Patricia (Tommy) Wey of Mt. Juliet. He is survived by his beloved son, Christian Harper of Lebanon; his sisters, Amy (Larry) Miller of Mt. Juliet and Kourtneii (Thomas) Oster of Gordonsville; as well as his nephews, niece, great-niece, step-siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends.
Chris was the grandson of the late JB and Vera Harper and the late Clifford and Bessie Wilson. Christopher was a hardworking man who spent much of his life in the workforce. He worked as a machine mechanic, a profession that required skill and dedication, and also worked as an over-the-road truck driver, traveling the highways and covering many miles along the way.
Chris will be remembered by those who knew and loved him. His memory will live on in the hearts of his family and friends, who will continue to cherish the moments and memories they shared with him. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.